Rea 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rea 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.886 N,3 44.956 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531433
  • Longitude: -3.749267
Wreck Depth 34.95 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REA 1
Type barge
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 343
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0038.0,,001.3,128
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 19.1.71 FF IN 533215N, 034520W. (NETH HO). NC 1978, 1981. H3838/86 3.12.87 WK 35.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, IN 533152N, 034453W. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 2.12.87 FOR HI 357). H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533152N, 034453W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.5 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG: HYDROSEARCH - VERT. HT 3.8MTRS, SHADOW HT 2.9MTRS. A CONCRETE BARGE, UPRIGHT, LYING 160/340 DEGS. CHART AS WK 35MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). BR STD. 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.885N, 0344.956W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.13 IN GEN DEPTH 37.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 38MTRS TOWARDS 128 DEGS. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1376). UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. RETAIN WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000310935 21.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.886N, 0344.956W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.95 IN GEN DEPTH 37.45MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 38MTRS TOWARDS 128 DEGS. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 343/163 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 34.95MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED BY MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE

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FAQ

Where is the REA 1 wreck located?

The REA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.886 N,3 44.956 W.

How deep is the REA 1 and where exactly is it located?

The REA 1 lies at a depth of about 34.95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.886 N,3 44.956 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REA 1?

The seabed around the REA 1 lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the REA 1 was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the REA 1?

The REA 1 is classified as a barge.

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